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There have been pressure systems gathering momentum along two fronts. Whilst they have largely gone unnoticed by many in the industry, collisions between the two have occurred and left some casualties in the M&A space. Previously, it was regarded by many deal-makers that employer obligations were quite low in risk. However, multiple enforcement agencies are focusing on unpaid employee entitlements and contract hire labour. The uptick in compliance activity has coincided with growth in the M&A space, leading many to believe there are huge levels of unquantified risk in the market – often not covered by warranty and indemnity insurance.

The choice between a share sale and an asset sale involves many different considerations – including commercial, legal and tax. It is important to remember that stamp duty obligations can also be quite different depending on what type of transaction is chosen. Here we explore some of the instances when stamp duty can impact tax obligations and add to the cost of M&A significantly.

M&A deal volumes are up – the most they have been since 2010. A new sector has taken the top spot for the number of transactions in the market.

M&A activity has had a significant uptick during the pandemic, with cashed-up buyers capitalising on opportunities for strategic investments. With any investment, it is important to properly assess the level of tax risk that a target investment entity presents.

When it comes to M&A transactions, obtaining a truly clear exit is often a lot harder than it seems.

When COVID-19 hit Australian shores, and businesses across all industries started to feel its impact, state and federal governments began to release a wide range policy updates and initiatives.

Despite numerous lockdowns throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the essential nature of the Agribusiness, Food & Beverage sector has seen diversification and growth opportunities for many of the market participants.

In an M&A transaction, Tax Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance policy is a key risk management tool you should consider to safeguard your transactions.

While this deal mechanism has been used in transactions for some time, we are likely to see an increase of earnouts used in future M&A negotiations given the uncertain and unpredictable economic climate ahead.

No one M&A transaction is the same. Each brings about their own unique set of considerations and conditions.

While the nation’s attention is fixed firmly on how we care for an ageing population, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, restructures and consolidations are creating imperceptible yet significant shifts in the landscape of aged care.

Brand Brisbane is rising, boosted by the publicity of their upcoming host gig for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games.